- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Watertown, MN
Watertown-Mayer Middle
Federal NCES profile for Watertown-Mayer Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 274191000024
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Watertown-Mayer Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Watertown · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 17.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Watertown-Mayer Middle has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Watertown-Mayer Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Watertown, MN.
School address
District: Watertown-Mayer Public School Dist · Minnesota
NCES ID 274191000024 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Watertown-Mayer Middle shrank from 460 students in 2022-23 to 425 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.7 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 274191000024 · Watertown, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
418 enr · 15.5:1 · 17.4% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Watertown Mayer High (516 students)
Watertown-Mayer Middle shrank from 460 students in 2022-23 to 425 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE lost 27.7 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Watertown-Mayer Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Watertown Maye
Watertown Mayer High
516 students
- Watertown-Maye
Watertown-Mayer Elementary School
482 students
- This school
Watertown-Mayer Middle
418 students
- Watertown-Maye 24
Watertown-Mayer Cmty Learning Cntr
24 students
What this shows Watertown-Mayer Middle reports 418 students on the CCD universe file.
How Watertown-Mayer Middle compares
Watertown-Mayer Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▼ 2% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.4% | ▼ 59% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 418 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
418
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 58% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,625
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.1, Watertown-Mayer Middle is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Watertown-Mayer Public School Dist reports $12,625 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Watertown-Mayer Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watertown Mayer High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Watertown-Mayer Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Watertown-Mayer Cmty Learning Cntr | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Watertown-Mayer Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 24
- Students per teacher
- 4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~418 students)
Frequently asked questions about Watertown-Mayer Middle
How many students attend Watertown-Mayer Middle?
Watertown-Mayer Middle has 418 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Watertown, MN. CCD year-over-year: 460 (2022-23) → 425 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Watertown-Mayer Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Watertown-Mayer Middle is 15.5:1, which is 2% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Watertown-Mayer Middle?
17.4% of students at Watertown-Mayer Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Watertown-Mayer Middle?
The largest demographic group at Watertown-Mayer Middle is White at 92.6% of enrollment, in Watertown, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Watertown-Mayer Middle?
Watertown-Mayer Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Watertown-Mayer Middle rank among public schools in Watertown?
By Resource Investment Index, Watertown-Mayer Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Watertown, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Watertown-Mayer Public School Dist?
Besides Watertown-Mayer Middle, Watertown-Mayer Public School Dist also operates Watertown Mayer High (516 students), Watertown-Mayer Elementary School (482 students), and Watertown-Mayer Cmty Learning Cntr (24 students). See the Watertown-Mayer Public School Dist district page for the complete list.